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I normally go on my periods for 3 days every month but recently i only went on periods for one day only, what could be the course of this? should i be worried? im not on birth control

Q: i normally go on my periods for 3 days every month but recently i only went on periods for one day only, what could be the course of this? should i be worried? im not on birth control

: Brief withdrawal bleeding can indicate irregular hormonal effects, and ovulation delays or absence. Pregnancy is of course also possible. Obtain a serum HCG test to be certain about pregnancy, and see your gyn provider for an exam and additional testing (blood tests and ultrasound).

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Brief withdrawal bleeding can indicate irregular hormonal effects, and ovulation delays or absence. Pregnancy is of course also possible. Obtain a serum HCG test to be certain about pregnancy, and see your gyn provider for an exam and additional testing (blood tests and ultrasound).

Answered 3/20/2021

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I normally go on my periods for 3 days every month but recently i only went on periods for one day only, what could be the course of this? should i be worried? im not on birth control

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